Orange County — Board of Zoning Adjustment

VA-23-12-111 — Eric Kobb, Rachael Kobb

Request: Variances in the R-1AA zoning district to allow a two story addition to a residence as follows: 1) To allow a north side setback of 5.9 ft. in lieu of 7.5 ft. 2) To allow an east rear setback of 30.16 ft. in lieu of 35 ft. 3) To allow the existing house to remain with a north side setback of 3.1 ft. in lieu of 7.5 ft.* *Variance was advertised, but is not needed.

Decision: Approved

Hearing: SYNOPSIS: Staff described the proposal, including the location of the property, the site plan, and photos of the site. Staff provided an analysis of the six (6) criteria and the reasons for a recommendation for approval. Staff noted that three (3) comments were received in support, and no comments were received in opposition. The applicant described the rationale for the request and the lack of visibility from the public right-of-way. There was no one in attendance to speak in favor or in opposition to the request. The BZA noted that the addition will improve the property, that the requested setbacks are appropriate, stated justification for the six (6) criteria and unanimously recommended approval of the Variances by a 5-0 vote, with one absent and one seat vacant, subject to the three (3) conditions in the staff report.